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Mission San Antonio de Padua

Henry Chapman Ford

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with a large building at the center, possibly a mission or historical structure. In the background, mountains are visible. The etching technique used creates detailed lines for the architecture and tree on the left. The color scheme is mainly sepia tones. In the foreground, there is open ground with patches of grass leading to a fenced area and a tree. The building's design includes arches and a cross on the roof. The sky has smooth shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1883
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2254 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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